by Paul Niedbalski
We all know that, as music educators, advocacy is an important part of our jobs. If you're like me, though, you might struggle to understand what capital-A advocacy is. What does it look like? What am I supposed to actually DO?
by Sara Cowan
I’ve been following Decolonizing the Music Room on social media for years, and this organization has a lot to offer to pre-service music teachers and current music teachers at all levels. The website is full of articles, stories, videos, and other resources for music teachers. Whether you are interested in learning about the African American roots of stringband music in early America, or teaching about the music of the lunar new year, or contemporary Native American music, DTMR has resources for you! There are also links to other resources: articles, repertoire lists, podcasts, and books to further your learning.
by Hannah Fisher
Hannah Fisher shares tips on how to survive as a music education student during college and after graduation during the first year of teaching.
By Sara Cowan
One of the most powerful and easy ways we can impact DEIA within our own music ensemble classrooms is through the repertoire we select. Intentionally selecting pieces from composers representing various ethnicities, racial backgrounds, gender identities, sexualities, and more can show students that we value diversity and inclusion, and will also enrich our programming. One of the best tools I have found for intentionally selecting diverse repertoire is the Institute for Composer Diversity.
